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Town Information - Harding - Morris County
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*Town Name: |
Harding |
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Unofficial, common or
colloquial names |
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All zip codes and their Post Office names within town
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POST OFFICE: Village Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976
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Link to official municipal website |
http://www.hardingnj.org |
I. Single Family Resale Requirements for Residential Properties:
Certificate of Continued Occupancy
Include certificate and fees, fire alarm requirements, carbon monoxide
alarm requirements
When available, telephone numbers, department names, costs, "lead
times", days/hours of operations of each department and scheduling
method.
Certificate of smoke detector compliance
Pick up application at Town Hall – fee $20.00
Certificate of Occupancy is required.
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C/O Requirements for Rentals
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C/O Requirements for 2-4 Family Homes:
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Sign Regulations: Municipal regulations covering "For Sale" signs, open
house signs. List any private communities within the town borders (no
regulations, just the NAMES).
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Cell Phone Regulations
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Trash disposal, sewer and water information if NOT municipal. Sewer and
water, include names of service providers. For trash collection, do NOT
include provider.
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Fencing regulations and information regarding fence permits.
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Parking Information: Municipal Lots, Public Transit Lots, where to
get permits, etc...
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"Horse" regulations
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II. History: Characteristics: Limited to those things that will probably
not change.
Land Area: (square miles approximately)
Population: (approximately)
HISTORY: Incorporated May 9, 1922
In 1727 one John Lindsley acquired a 1250 acre tract of land which marked the center geographically and politically of the area that was to become Harding Township two centuries later. Harding Township was one of the last municipalities formed in Morris County separating from Passaic Township in 1922, but its lands where some of the first to be settled. The 18th century inhabitants were English or New England born and their houses reflected those building traditions. During the Revolutionary War, Washington’s troops encamped at Jockey Hollow during the bitter winter of 1779-80. By the end of the 19th century, the unspoiled rural area became the site of numerous magnificent estates. Harding was named by its republican founder for the then President, Warren G. Harding. Development was kept to a minimum for the next 50 years. Numerous historical buildings are still evident in the gentle, rolling hills of this picturesque community. The township is also noted for its bridle paths and horse farms. On the west and south, Harding includes most of the acreage found in the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge. Also located within the township’s limits are portions of two Morris County Parks, a year round lake community and a lake for resident skating in winter.
CHARACTERISTICS: Harding Township is a picturesque community with gentle rolling hills and numerous estates. It is about 30% undeveloped and is approximately 25 miles west of Manhatten.
LAND AREA: 20.5 square miles
POPULATION: 3,640 approx.
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Links to schools - public and private:
EDUCATION: Board of Education, Lees Hill Road, PO Box 248, New Vernon, NJ 07976, 973-267-6398
Harding Township School K-8, Lees Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976
973-267-6398
Madison High School 9-12, 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 973-593-3117
New Vernon Presbyterian Nursery School (2 ½ years to 5 years)
Bayley Ellard High School, Madison
Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Madison
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Link to library:
LIBRARY: Harding Municipal Building - Blue Mill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976
973-267-8000
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Other information:
SOCIAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Political Clubs, PTA, TWIGS, Historical Society, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Harding Senior Citizens
RECREATION:
Bayne Park
Morristown National Historical Park
Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge
Morris Museum
HOUSES OF WORSHIP:
The First Presbyterian Church of New Vernon, Lees Hill Road
Christ the King Roman Catholic, Blue Mill Road
Green Village United Methodist Church, Spring Valley Road
Seventh Day Adventist Church, TempeWick Road / Route 22
COMMUTING:
Bus – to NYC from Morristown
Rail – New Jersey Transit available in Morristown, Chatham, Basking Ridge &
Bernardsville
Road – Routes 202 & I287 connect to Routes 24 & I-78 which lead to all points within the Metropolitan Area.
*For rail and bus schedules and fare information call NJ Transit @ 1-800-772-2222 (within NJ) or 1-973-762-5100 out of area.
Sources of information:
Harding Township website, Morris County Cultural Resources prepared for Morris County Heritage Commission.
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